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[COLOR="White"]MtDNA studies have shown that there are at least four extant C. lupus lineages; the most ancient is that of C. l. lupaster (native to North, West, and East Africa), which is thought to have originated as early as the Middle to Late Pleistocene.[15] All other lineages occur together in the Indian Subcontinent, the oldest of which is the Himalayan wolf (native to the Himalayan region of eastern Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, parts of Tibet and eastern Nepal), which is thought to have originated 800,000 years ago, when the Himalayan region was going through major geologic and climatic upheaval. C. l. pallipes, likely diverged from the Himalayan wolf 400,000 years ago.[32][33] The youngest C. lupus lineage in India is represented by C. l. chanco (native

The earliest fossil carnivores that can be linked with some certainty to canids are the Eocene Miacids, which lived some 38 to 56 million years ago. The Miacids later diverged into caniforms and feliforms, with the former line leading to such genera as the coyote-sized Mesocyon of the Oligocene (38 to 24 million

The English 'wolf' stems from the Old English wulf, which is itself thought to be derived from the Proto-Germanic *wulfaz, from the Proto-Indo-European root *wlqwos/*lukwos.[25] Old English literature contains several instances of Anglo-Saxon kings and warriors taking on wulf as a prefix or suffix in their names. Examples include Wulfhere, Cynewulf, Ceonwulf, Wulfheard, Earnwulf, Wulfmǣr, Wulfstān and Ćthelwulf. Wolf-related names were also common among pre-Christian Germanic warriors: Wolfhroc (Wolf-Frock), Wolfhetan (Wolf Hide), Isangrim (Grey Mask), Scrutolf (Garb Wolf), Wolfgang (Wolf Gait) and Wolfdregil (Wolf Runner).[26]

The Latin lupus is a Sabine loanword[23] which, according to Edward Topsell, is Greek in origin, and may either be derived from λεοπος (leopos), meaning "lion-footed", or from λουκᾶς (loukas), meaning "light".[27]

The gray wolf is one of the world's best known and well researched animals, with probably more books written about it than any other wildlife species.[22] It has a long history of association with humans, having been despised and hunted in most pastoral communities due to its attacks on livestock, while conversely being respected in some agrarian and hunter-gatherer societies.[23] Although the fear of wolves is pervasive in many human societies, the majority of recorded attacks on people have been attributed to animals suffering from rabies. Non-rabid wolves have attacked and killed people, mainly children, but this is unusual, as wolves are relatively few, live away from people, and have been taught to fear humans by hunters and shepherds.[24]

The gray wolf is the most specialised member of the genus Canis, as demonstrated by its morphological adaptations to hunting large prey, its more gregarious nature,[11] and its highly advanced expressive behavior.[12][13] It is nonetheless closely related enough to smaller Canis species, such as the eastern wolf,[5] coyote[14] and golden jackal[15][16] to produce fertile hybrids. Its closest relative is the domestic dog, with which it shared a common European ancestor which likely diverged 14,900 years ago.[17] It is the only species of Canis to have a range encompassing both the Old and New Worlds,[5] and origi

The gray wolf (Canis lupus[a]) also known as the timber wolf,[3][4] or western wolf,[b] is a canid native to the wilderness and remote areas of North America, Eurasia, and northern, eastern and western Africa. It is the largest extant member of its family, with males averaging 43–45 kg (95–99 lb), and females 36–38.5 kg (79–85 lb).[6] Like the red wolf, it is distinguished from other Canis species by its larger size and less pointed features, particularly on the ears and muzzle.[7] Its winter fur is long and bushy, and predominantly a mottled gray in color, although nearly pure white, red, or brown to black also occur.[4] As of 2005,[8] 37 subspecies of C. lupus are recognised by MSW3. The nominate subspecies is the Eurasian wolf (Canis lupus lupus),[9] also known as the common wolf.[10]

The word angel in English is a blend of Old English engel (with a hard g) and Old French angele.[5] Both derive from Late Latin angelus "messenger of God," which in turn was borrowed from Late Greek ἄγγελος ángelos. According to R. S. P. Beekes, ángelos itself may be "an Oriental loan, like ἄγγαρος ["Persian mounted courier"]."[6] The word's earliest form is Mycenaean a-ke-ro attested in Linear B syllabic script.[7][8]

The ángelos is the default Septuagint’s translation of the Biblical Hebrew term mal’ākh denoting simply ‘messenger’ without specifying its nature. In the Latin Vulgate however the meaning becomes bifurcated: when mal’ākh or ángelos is supposed to denote a human messenger, words like nuntius or legatus are applied. If the word refers to some supernatural being, the word angelus appears. Such differentiation has been taken over by later vernacular translations of the Bible, early Christian and Jewish and eventually modern scholars.[9]

Throw some snow at your friends using text symbols! Also, making a snowman has never been this easy! (≧◡≦)✌ Even we, old lazy people can make one. Remind your friends of the young days using text symbols. You can simply copy-paste, but I'll also show you how to type a snowman sign from keyboard using different techniques. There are a lot more awesome symbols and related things on this website, so keep exploring.

Anyone leaving town is strongly encouraged to find alternate parking for vehicles—leaving them on city streets is costly and potentially dangerous when inclement weather occurs (accidents) or as potential targets for vandalism or theft.

Leaving your vehicle on designated snow routes or on city streets will lead to a citation, possibly immobilization with a “boot,” and possibly having your vehicle towed and impounded.

The Oxford Police Department cannot emphasize this enough: bad weather can hit at any time. Therefore, if you are leaving town for any length of time, remove your vehicles from Designated Snow Routes.

I wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields, that it kisses them so gently? And then it covers them up snug, you know, with a white quilt; and perhaps it says "Go to sleep, darlings, till the summer comes again.